Removal

HEATING / AIR CONDITIONING: REAR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT: REMOVAL

REMOVAL

1. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH Removal

2. REMOVE FRONT FENDER SPLASH SHIELD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH Removal

3. REMOVE NO. 1 ENGINE UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY

4. REMOVE UPPER RADIATOR SUPPORT SEAL Removal

5. RECOVER REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM Service and Repair

6. DRAIN ENGINE COOLANT

7. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.

8. REMOVE REAR FLOOR MAT REAR SUPPORT PLATE Removal

9. REMOVE REAR DOOR SCUFF PLATE LH Removal

10. REMOVE REAR SEAT COVER CAP
11. REMOVE FRONT QUARTER TRIM PANEL ASSEMBLY LH Removal







12. DISCONNECT AIR CONDITIONER TUBE AND ACCESSORY ASSEMBLY
(a) Using pliers, grip the claws of the clips and slide the 2 clips.
(b) Disconnect the heater water inlet hose and heater water outlet hose.
(c) Remove the 2 bolts.
(d) Disconnect the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.
NOTICE:
- Do not use a screwdriver or similar tool to disconnect the tube.
- Seal the openings of the disconnected parts using vinyl tape to prevent moisture and foreign matter from entering them.

(e) Remove the 2 O-rings from the air conditioner tube and accessory assembly.
13. REMOVE REAR ROOF NO. 1 AIR DUCT





(a) Detach the 2 claws and remove the cooler plate.






(b) Remove the clip and duct.






14. REMOVE REAR COOLING UNIT ASSEMBLY
(a) Disconnect the 2 connectors.
(b) Remove the 4 bolts and rear cooling unit.